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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 645.54, 968.40 and 320.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 645.54, 968.40 and 320.92 is: 481.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    645.54 : 968.40 = 320.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    645.54/968.40 = 320.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    645.54x = 968.40 × 320.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    645.54x = 310,778.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,778.93/645.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.42

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